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# init(image:)

Creates and returns an image object using the specified UIKit image.

```
convenience init(image: UIImage)
```

## Parameters

`image`

The image object. This parameter must not be `nil`.

## Return Value

An initialized `WKImage` object.

## Discussion

Use this method when you already have a UIKit image object and want to use it in your picker.

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